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Richard Swift captures listeners into a modern-retro version of 60s soul. Swift combines the best elements of early 60s soul sang in falsetto and mid 60s pop to create a stunning modern hybrid of the two. Lady Luck is indeed a standout track, reminding me of Come And Get It by Badfinger for some obtuse reason.

[…] Aquarium Drunkard reports that Richard Swift has finally set a release date for his fourth LP (April 7th, 2009). If the name sounds familiar, you’re probably a Wilco fan like myself — Swift not only opened up for Wilco on the Sky Blue Sky tour, but he also began recording his eagerly awaited full-length album at their Chicago loft. “Lady Luck” is off his 2008 EP entitled Ground Trouble Jaw. […]